WTB, Used 45 ACP

[picker]

Nothing special, I need a 45 acp to use as a test gun for reloading maybe a beat up or holster worn Glock ?
Best/joe

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Nothing special, I need a 45 acp to use as a test gun for reloading maybe a beat up or holster worn Glock ?
Best/joe

Sorry, no such thing.

 

[Mreed911]

Check the Good Deals thread. Used G21's are about $370 now.

 

[Dawico]

Just don't use lead bullets in it, or any gun with polygonal rifling.

 

[itchin]

Use lead bullets, just make sure they're jacketed.

 

[picker]

Thanks men, yes no lead in Glocks.
Best/joe

 

[Bozz10mm]

These are probably beat up and holster worn.

https://www.recoilgunworks.com/glock...n-p-33939.html

 

[itchin]

So what. Nothing a little ceracoat won't fix. Or some rattle can if you're really cheap. I bought a beat up 17 . Had jcrntx ceracoat the slide, and it's like brand new.

 

[JohnnyLoco]

Why would you use a Glock to test reloads? I'd go with something with a steel frame, like a S&W 4506 or something.

 

[itchin]

Why would you use a Glock to test reloads? I'd go with something with a steel frame, like a S&W 4506 or something.

And your reasoning? Because of the polyganal rifling? Or some other reason?

 

[picker]

Why would you use a Glock to test reloads? I'd go with something with a steel frame, like a S&W 4506 or something.

I will use any make if the price is right and the gun is safe including a Glock, but your point is well taken, Glock wouldn't be my first choice but would work.
Best/joe

 

[Charlie]

Why would a steel frame be better than a plastic frame for testing hand loads? After all, the barrels are still steel, right? 'Splain please!

 

[Army 1911]

Don't you already have a .45? Why not use it. The barrel makes a perfect go no go guage. Just take the barrel out, plunk a round and check to see that the OAL makes the base even with the barrel hood. Then turn over and see if it falls out.

Not that not all bullet profiles seat to the same OAL. 200 grain SWC to 1.25 works good for most.

 

[J. Fred]

I reload a lot of .45acp and use this gauge. A whole lot cheaper than buying a pistol and works w/o fail every time.

$23

Pistol Max Gages: Used to check all critical dimensions of the pistol case - mouth diameter, base diameter, rim thickness and diameter, case overall length and bullet diameter.

http://www.brownells.com/reloading/...s/wilson-pistol-max-case-gages-prod33263.aspx

 

[oldag]

How about a nice Nighthawk??

 

[picker]

When I say test men, Im not referring to case gauging, I stray away from printed data a bit, and while I do have a few 45's I don't have one that I want to shoot hot loads in.
Best/joe
PS Nighthawk is too nice for what I want, this go round but I will keep it in mind when I get Nighthawk fever[smile].
Top quality for sure, incidentally you wouldn't believe how good/accurate that Ed Brown shoots.

 

[Wiliamr]

Running experimental hot loads in a glock just might contribute to the rails being torn out vs steel frame gun

 

[ROGER4314]

In 1911 pistols, Kabooms resulting from heavy charges pass the high pressure gas down the grip frame and shred the grips....and your hand! It's not pretty! Haven't seen a Glock kaboom but suspect the results would be similar.

If you want a super stout barrel for the Glocks, why not try a Lone Wolf barrel available from Midway or Dillon? I have several of their barrels and got each one from Dillon. In fact, there is one in transit for a G22 as I type this. The Lone Wolf barrels are select 416 stainless and use the more conventional land and groove rifling as compared to the polygonal rifling in the Glock barrels. They are perfect for firing lead bullets in the Glock and cost a paltry $99.95! Lone Wolf quality of workmanship is beautiful!

Flash

 

[picker]

In 1911 pistols, Kabooms resulting from heavy charges pass the high pressure gas down the grip frame and shred the grips....and your hand! It's not pretty! Haven't seen a Glock kaboom but suspect the results would be similar.

If you want a super stout barrel for the Glocks, why not try a Lone Wolf barrel available from Midway or Dillon? I have several of their barrels and got each one from Dillon. In fact, there is one in transit for a G22 as I type this. The Lone Wolf barrels are select 416 stainless and use the more conventional land and groove rifling as compared to the polygonal rifling in the Glock barrels. They are perfect for firing lead bullets in the Glock and cost a paltry $99.95! Lone Wolf quality of workmanship is beautiful!

Flash

Good idea, now all I need is a beat up old Glock 45 and incidentally, you are dead right about high pressure down the grip frame, not something I want, especially in a Wilson or Ed Brown.
Best/joe